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Originally posted by SaiKarPope John Paul II was a good and admirable man. You don't have to be a Christian to understand that. The stances he took on things, mainly other religions... read your history books and see how many Popes made an effort to reach out to other religions and end the suspicion and hatreds. That kind of view alone is ridiculously radical. You may not understand it here, but he may have taken the few steps along a path that effects billions of people worldwide. Razor: The "reason" Catholics did not want him to die is because he was such a great man. His death was inevitable and it is good that his pain has been eased, but he was far more useful alive. While they are overjoyed that he is going to heaven, here on Earth he made the Catholic church look a whole lot better.Even if you don't believe in God, even if you don't believe in organized religion, and even if you are not upset over his passing, at least pretend to show a little respect for a man of his deserved honor.
I general I'd say I agree 98% with Grandy's post above.
Originally posted by dragoninjaDid he have to die?Well... yes... he had to move on too...We will all soon join him, It's just a matter of time...Let us pray for his soul...Usually I dun talk like that, but this is a special occation.